There are currently about 3,000 NGOs at the United Nations, 15 representing women religious congregations or federations of congregations. Weekly the NGOs are briefed on current issues. NGOs serve on committees of interest to the group they represent. They research appropriate topics and lobby governmental committees concerning the issues, as well as present educational workshops on these issues. At the same time, each NGO is disseminating information to the sponsoring organization(s), raising awareness, increasing knowledge, and offering suggestions for action.

Why did the Federation seek NGO status?

The Federation, in the charism of tradition of Charity, is dedicated to serving the poor, women and children. Because the congregations in the Federation serve in countries around the world, Sisters have firsthand knowledge of the needs of the people and, through the NGO, can give the poor a voice on an international platform.


For more information contact:
 Ngorepresentative@sisters-of-charity-federation.org